Outline the historical origins of the use of GDP. Why did we feel we needed to measure GDP at all?
In what sense is GDP accurately measuring our production levels and standard of living in the US economy?
In what sense does GDP not accurately measure our production levels and standard of living in the USA economy?
What is it about the way we have constructed GDP that leads to this problem(s). Explain these problems in detail.
What and how do the authors suggest we improve GDP? Does it make sense? Is it practical? Explain.
Explain how to improve the measurement of GDP.
This article is now almost 20 years old. Is it still current? Why or why not? Explain.
